The Amazing Dolphin of Opononi (1956)
This short documentary is about Opo, a bottlenose dolphin who became famous throughout New Zealand during the summer of 1955/56 for playing with the children of the small town of Opononi on the Hokianga harbour.
Primary Title
- The Amazing Dolphin of Opononi
Date Broadcast
- 1956
Release Year
- 1956
Duration
- 09:00
Channel
- Media Services
Broadcaster
- The University of Auckland Library
Programme Description
- This short documentary is about Opo, a bottlenose dolphin who became famous throughout New Zealand during the summer of 1955/56 for playing with the children of the small town of Opononi on the Hokianga harbour.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use.
Notes
- From the DVD LD13-0824.
Subjects
- Documentary films--New Zealand
- Opo (Dolphin)
- Dolphins--New Zealand
- Short films--New Zealand
- Hayward, Rudall--1900-1974
- Hayward, Ramai
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Rudall Hayward (Director)
- Rudall & Ramai Hayward Film Productions (Production Unit)
- The Hayward Historical Film Trust (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary films--New Zealand
- Opo (Dolphin)
- Dolphins--New Zealand
- Short films--New Zealand
- Hayward, Rudall--1900-1974
- Hayward, Ramai